From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
The issue of blueprints for a modified wheelcase, RE.1017, for B.40 & B.60 engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 134\5\ scan0061 | |
| Date | 7th May 1940 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} 1133 of 1046 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.1/7.5.40 B.40 & B.60 Section 5180. Wheelcase Please receive herewith 4 blue prints of the following detail:- RE.1017 Wheelcase 1 off This detail is a modified version of EB.4127 to suit the rationalised nose bearing for 4 & 6 cylinder engines, as PL.93. Any existing castings of EB.4127 may be used. HH. | ||